Name: Mr. Maithri Kulasekara
Position: Senior Lecturer Grade II
E-mail: dmrangak@kdu.ac.lk
Qualifications
Publications
Research Interests
Teaching Areas
Achievements
Awards/Scholarships
Teaching Experiences
Working Experience
Qualifications
- PhD of COMPUTER SCIENCE – University of Murcia , Spain (Reading)
- Master of Philosophy, University of Colombo School of Computing, Sir Lanka.
- Bachelor of Science in Computational Physics Special degree, University of Colombo School of Computing, Sri Lanka.
- Bachelor of Science in Computer System and Networking special degree, Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology, Sri Lanka.
Publications
Journals
- A Mithrasena, DMR Kulasekara, N Wedasinghe, Use of image processing to easy e-content reader for physically differently-abled personnel, Kelaniya Journal of Management, Volume 5(2), Issue 2, 2017, 55-63.
Published conference proceedings
- (2019) D. M. R. Kulasekara, Damitha Sandaruwan, Chamath Keppitiyagama, N. D. Kodikara ,“ Automatic Projector Calibration for Mobile Projection on Planar Surfaces”, D.M.R Kulasekara presented at the 12th General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University International Research Conference.
- (2017) D. M. R. Kulasekara, Damitha Sandaruwan, Chamath Keppitiyagama, N. D. Kodikara ,“Self-correcting portable projector”, D.M.R Kulasekara presented at the 2017 Seventeenth International Conference on Advances in ICT for Emerging Regions (ICTer), Colombo, Sri Lanka 2017.
- (2013) D.M.R Kulasekara,S.M.B Harshanath ,Detecting Changed Areas in Images from Different View Points, D.M.R Kulasekara presented at the IEEE, 8th International Conference on Computer Science & Education (ICCSE 2013), Colombo, Sri Lanka 2013.
- (2012) D.M.R Kulasekara, S.M.B.Harshanath, “Image Processing Technique to Detect the Discoloration and Deformations in Ancient Pictures”, D.M.R Kulasekara presented at Jaffna University International Research Conference, Jaffna, Sri Lanka 2012. ISSN: 2279-1922, p167.
- (2014) SADC Roshan, DMNCS Dissanayake, LHS De Silva,AG Jayasundara, KMA De Abrew, DMR Kulasekara and AS Karunananda , “Household Utility Robot “presented at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University International Research Conference 2014.
- (2014) LDSB Weerasinghe, RMJCK Rajaguru, K Malpana, HSS Malalasekara, DS Tennegedara, DMR Kulasekara and AS Karunananda , “On Modelling Robot Navigation to Assist Differently Abled Persons” presented at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University International Research Conference 2014.
- (2015) JADUN Jayasuriya , JMDGCM Dodandeniya , TK Hettiarachchi , SP Thilakasuriya , WDPS Wijewardana ,DMR Kulasekara and AS Karunananda , “Optimizing Obstacle Detection Using an Adjustable Sensor System” (Best poster in computer session) presented at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University International Research Conference 2015.
- (2015) HASD Thissera1, HMT Paranagama, SC Gajanayaka, TT Sugathadasa, HKK Hewasinghe, DMR Kulasekara and AS Karunananda , AndroCar – Mobile Powered Car Security System presented at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University International Research Conference 2015.
- (2016)JMDGCM Dodandeniya, PPNV Kumara and DMR Kulasekara, “Automated Blood Counter (ABC): an Image Processing Solution presented” at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University International Research Conference 2016.
- (2016) S.J.M.T.I.Senaviratne , B. Hettige and DMR Kulasekara , “Enabling user level customization for tea making “ presented at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University International Research Conference 2016.
- (2016) WTVL Gunarathne , SMRMB Sakalasooriya , DMHM Dissanayake , KADKS Athukorala , DWHI de Silva ,DMR Kulasekara and AS Karunananda , “MobiDro – Mobile Operated Bluetooth Integrated Drone” presented the poster at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University International Research Conference 2016.
- (2016) A H R P Mithrasena, D M R Kulasekara and N Wedasinghe (November 2016) “Use of Image Processing to Easy e-content Reader for Physically Differently-Abled Personnel”, International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI 2016), Kelaniya-Sri Lanka , University of Kelaniya.
- (2017) SC Gajanayaka , DMR Kulasekara and ADAI gunasekara , “Research direction for network based video streaming with emphasis for live screen mirroring “ presented at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University International Research Conference 2017.
- (2017) W Gunarathne, DMR Kulasekara, “Machine Learning Optimization for Colour Image Reconstruction from Thermal/Infrared Images “ presented at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University International Research Conference 2017.
- (2018) RL jayakody , DMR Kulasekara and ADAI gunasekara , “ An E-commerce web application for agricultural development in Sri lanka“ presented at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University International Research Conference 2018.
- (2018) KKVS Anjana ,RPS kathriarachchi and DMR Kulasekara , “ IOT based falls detection and heart attack detection system for adults :SMART wearable “ presented at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University International Research Conference 2018.
- (2018) VS Dahanayake , WJ Samaraweera and DMR Kulasekara , “Smart tea leaves disease analyser: Mobile based disease detecting and solution providing system “ presented at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University International Research Conference 2018.
- (2019) HMGKC Bandara, DMR Kulasekara and B Hettige , “Smart water reading system using GPS technology “ presented at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University International Research Conference 2019.
- (2019) T Wijesinghe, DMR Kulasekara and W Gunathilake , “Fashion designing website featuring augmented reality for sarees “ presented at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University International Research Conference 2019.
- (2019) HMRK Miyuranga and DMR Kulasekara , “Projector display control via gesture detection using raspberry pi “ presented at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University International Research Conference 2019.
- (2019) LAN Wijesinghe, DMR Kulasekara and WMKS Ilmini , “ Research directions for skin disease identification using image processing and machine learning “ presented at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University International Research Conference 2019.
- (2019) MD Guruge ,DMR Kulasekara and WMKS Ilmini , “ A review on graphical symbols identification on food packages using machine learning “ presented at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University International Research Conference 2019.
- (2019) L. Wijesinghe, D. Kulasekera and W. Ilmini, “An Intelligent Approach to Segmentation and Classification of Common Skin Diseases in Sri Lanka,” 2019 National Information Technology Conference (NITC), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2019, pp. 47-52, doi: 10.1109/NITC48475.2019.9114507.
- (2020) A Athapaththu, W Wijayaratne, DMR Kulasekara, “ Sri Lankan Currency Recognition Device for Visual Impaired People “ presented at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University International Research Conference 2020.
- (2020) HKK Perera, DMR Kulasekara, Asela Gunasekara “ Finger spelled Sign Language Translator for Deaf and Speech Impaired People in Srilanka using Convolutional Neural Network “ presented at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University International Research Conference 2020.
- (2020) SR Karunarathna, DMR Kulasekara “ Plant Disease Detection Device through Machine Vision “ presented at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University International Research Conference 2020.
- (2021) EMUWKM Abeyrathne, BHD Perera, DMR Kulasekara, MAST Goonatilleke “ An Optimum Train Selection and Management Platform “ presented at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University International Research Conference 2021.
- (2021) V Bandaranayaka, DMR Kulasekara “ i-Walk–Smart Navigator System in indoor For Visually impaired people “ presented at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University International Research Conference 2021.
- (2021) EAS Silva, DMR Kulasekara, “ Enhancement in Aviation Security using Human Pose Recognition: A Review “ presented at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University International Research Conference 2021.
- (2022) TN Nicklesha, DMR Kulasekara, MAST Goonatilleke “ Touchless palm print recognition system using image processing “ presented at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University International Research Conference 2022.
- (2022) AMRNVB Pethiyagoda, TL Weerawardane, MWP Maduranga, DMR Kulasekara “ Real-Time Vehicle Type Recognition Using Deep Learning Techniques “ presented at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University International Research Conference 2022.
- (2022) KAJV Arunarathna, JJRS Fernando, DMR Kulasekara, “ Facial Recognition Based Temporary Employee Management System“ presented at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University International Research Conference 2022.
- (2022) DMR Kulasekara, NT Jayathilake, NS Wisidagama “ A comprehensive review on suitable Image processing and Machine learning technique for disease identification of Tomato and Potato plants “ presented at the Third FOC Student Symposium (FOCSS) General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University 2023.
- (2023) Amrnvb Pethiyagoda, Valmik Tilwari, MWP Maduranga, TL Weerawardane, DMR Kulasekara “A Survey On Deep Learning Approaches For Real-Time License Plate, Vehicle Type And Face Recognition “ presented at the 2023 1st International Conference on Innovations in High Speed Communication and Signal Processing (IHCSP).
- (2024)KAJV Arunarathna, DMR Kulasekara, ADAI Gunasekara “ A Data Driven Approach to Heart Stroke Prediction Using Machine Learning and Fuzzy Logic“ presented at the General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University International Research Conference 2024.
Patents:
- D. M. R. Kulasekara, Damitha Sandaruwan, Chamath Keppitiyagama, N. D. Kodikara, “Smart Distortion Correction Unit for Mobile Projection,” Sri Lankan Patent No : 19490 .
Research Interests
- Image Processing and Computer vision
- Computer graphics
- Artificial Intelligence
Teaching Areas
- Image Processing and Computer vision
- Group project in hardware
- Computer graphics
- Fundamentals of visual computing
Achievements
- Developed the system for “Automated Path Guided Vehicle Handling and Parallel Parking System
- Developed the system for “Development of an image processing technique to detect the discoloration and deformations of ancient pictures
Awards/Scholarships
- Best oral presentation award on” Automatic Projector Calibration for Mobile Projection on Planar Surfaces “ offered by 12th International Research Conference of KDU, Sri Lanka (2019).
- Best poster award on” Optimizing Obstacle Detection Using an Adjustable Sensor System “offered by 8th International Research Conference of KDU, Sri Lanka (2015).
Teaching Experiences
- COE1993: Group project in Hardware, B.Sc., Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
- CS1052: Fundamentals of Visual Computing, B.Sc., Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
- IT5033: Advanced Multimedia Technologies, B.Sc., Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
- CS3042: Image Processing and Computer Vision, B.Sc., Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
- IT7082: Image Processing, B.Sc., Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
- CS3112: Computer Graphics & Visualization, B.Sc., Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
- IT1062: Fundamentals of Visual Computing, B.Sc., Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
- ITE 1103: Visual application programming, BIT. Faculty of Information Technology, University of Moratuwa.
- ITE 3604: Digital Image Processing, B.Sc., BIT. Faculty of Information Technology, University of Moratuwa.
- Certificate Course in Computer Application, B.A (Hons), Faculty of Art, University of Colombo.
Working Experience
- Senior Lecturer II: 01 August 2021 – Present, Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
- Lecturer (Probationary): 01 August 2016 – 31 July 2021, Department of Computer Engineering, Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University.
- Instructor grade II: 22 May 2013- 31 July 2016, Department of Computer science, Faculty of Computing, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
- Worked as a “Consultant for Developing Certificate Programs in ICT” in Higher Education for the Twenty-first Century, World Bank funded Project at University of Colombo from April 2012 to May 2013.